Using the Processor Jar or Chopping Bowl

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Using the Processor Jar or Chopping Bowl

* Only process very soft, tender pieces

Press on the On/Off button for 2 to 3 seconds and then let go. Repeat this procedure until the food has reached

The Stick Blender is an indispensable kitchen tool for blending, chopping, mixing or pureeing when preparing your favorite recipes. For best results, be sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in this book before using this appliance.

of food.

* Food pieces should not be larger than

¾-inch cubes.

* Do not fill the processor jar or the

chopping bowl more than half way

with very soft, tender foods like

cooked apples or tomatoes. When

pureeing foods like cooked

vegetables, only add a few pieces at

a time so that the unit does not jam.

It is best to batch feed when using

this appliance.

* Avoid pureeing foods like citrus fruits

or other foods that have a lot of fiber

or hard, tough skin which can jam the

appliance.

* Should the unit jam during use and

the blade stops turning, cease

operation and unplug the unit from

the power source. Disassemble the

unit to remove any food that is

jammed.

Caution: Never put your fingers or

any utensils in the Stick

Blender during operation.

Note: This appliance is

designed for intermittent use.

Maximum running time with the

chopper is 15 seconds. Allow unit

to cool before resuming use. Best

chopping results are achieved by

using 2-3 second pulses.

1. After assembling the unit, hold the

power pack with your hand, press and

hold down on the On/Off Pulse button

with your index finger.

2. To avoid the food from being over

processed, use the pulse method for

chopping and mincing.

the desired consistency.

3.Disconnect the unit from the power source. After the blade has fully stopped, remove the gear box. Carefully remove the chopping blades. Using a rubber spatula, remove the chopped or minced food from the glass beaker.

Crushing Ice

Caution - Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling the

blade, always hold it by the plastic hub. Do NOT immerse Power Pack in

water or any other liquid.

Ensure that the gear box, and blade assembly is well seated before turning the unit on to chop ice. Hold appliance with BOTH hands when chopping ice.

1.Assemble the chopper bowl or the processor bowl as you would for chopping (see pages 3 or 4 for assembly instructions).

2.Place ice cubes to be crushed into bowl.

3.Place the gear box securely onto the processor jar or the chopping bowl.

4.Attach the power pack to the gear box.

5.Hold the power pack firmly with one hand and pulse the On/Off button with your index finger as you hold the processor jar or the chopping bowl firmly with the other when you are

crushing ice cubes.

Note: Recommended size of ice cubes is 1 1/4” x 1” x 3/4”. Do not crush more than 6 oz. of ice cubes at a time.

Important: This appliance is intended for intermittent use. When crushing ice, use only bursts of 4 seconds each. Run time not to exceed 15 seconds before allowing unit to cool down.

Caution: Hold both the bowl/gear box and power pack when chopping ice. Don’t hold appliance by the power pack only.

275 Watt Power Unit

The 275 Watt Power Unit operates on 120V., 60Hz. electrical power. Never allow the power unit to become wet when plugged into an electrical outlet.

Warning: The power unit should never be immersed in water. Caution: Make sure that the

power unit is unplugged from power source and the blades have stopped turning before attaching or removing any accessory.

To operate the Power Unit, press on the On/Off Pulse button located on the top of the unit. The Power Unit will stop operating when you remove your finger from the pulse button. (Fig. 6) Important: Do NOT operate the appliance when empty.

Using the Food Processor

Caution - Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution when handling the

blade, always hold it by the plastic hub. Note: The Food Processor can be used either with both blades or with the main blade only. Always remove blade guards before using.

•Place the processing jar on a stable, flat surface.

•Insert the upper processing blade onto the processing jar main blade (Fig. 1)

•Holding the blades by the plastic shaft, place inside the processing jar making sure that they are positioned over the blade locating pin inside the processing jar. (Fig. 2)

•Add ingredients to be processed to the processing jar.

•Place the gear box in position on the processing jar. (Fig. 4)

•Attach the power pack to the gear box by turning the power pack counter clockwise to lock in place. (Fig. 5)

•To remove the power pack from the gear box, turn the power pack clockwise.

•In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operate the appliance by using a "pulse" method. (Fig. 6)

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•If the ingredients stick to the sides of the jar, dislodge the pieces with a spatula and operate 2 or 3 times using the "pulse“ method.

•Do NOT operate the appliance continuously for more than 15 seconds.

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